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European Commission Spokesman's Briefing for 07-03-02
From: EUROPA, the European Commission Server at <http://europa.eu.int>
CONTENTS / CONTENU
[01] Maroc : la Commission propose plus de €650 millions pour soutenir
les réformes
[02] EU-Ukraine start negotiations on new Enhanced Agreement
[03] EPSO lance deux concours dans le domaine de la communication et de
l'information ouverts aux citoyens des 27 Etats membres
[04] Commission opens in-depth investigation into Sony/BMG recorded music
joint-venture
[05] Mariann Fischer Boel visits India to promote 'Tasty Europe'
[06] László Kovács in Washington and New York (04-08/03)
[07] TEMPUS : donner un nouvel élan à la coopération entre l'UE et le
reste du monde dans l'enseignement supérieur
[08] January 2007 compared to December 2006 - Industrial producer prices up
by 0.1% in euro area - Stable in EU27
[09] Autre matériel diffusé
Midday Express of 2007-03-02
Reference: MEX/07/0302
Date: 02/03/2007
EXME07 / 2.3
MIDDAY EXPRESS
News from the Communication Directorate General's midday briefing
Nouvelles du rendez-vous de midi de la Direction Générale Communicationb
02/03/07
[01] Maroc : la Commission propose plus de €650 millions pour soutenir
les réformes
Le 2 mars, Mme Benita Ferrero Waldner, commissaire européen chargé des
relations extérieures et de la politique de voisinage, participera au
séminaire intitulé "Le Maroc et l'UE: vers un statut avancé dans
l'association euro méditerranéenne", organisé par l’IEMed (Institut
Europeu de la Mediterrà nia) en collaboration avec le ministère espagnol
des Affaires étrangères et de la Coopération (Barcelone, 1er et 2 mars).
Le séminaire abordera les possibilités de renforcement du partenariat
dans des domaines tels que la coopération politique, les questions de
sécurité, les relations économiques et la société civile. La
Commission présentera une proposition de programme d'aide pour le Maroc,
d'un montant de €654 millions, destiné à soutenir la mise en œuvre du
plan d'action UE-Maroc, préparé dans le cadre de la politique européenne
de voisinage. L'aide bilatérale sera complétée par des prêts de la
Banque européenne d'investissement (FEMIP) et d'autres programmes
financiers. Cette enveloppe représente une augmentation de près de 20%
par rapport à la moyenne annuelle pour la période 1995 2006. A Barcelone,
la Commissaire Ferrero-Waldner rencontrera également le ministre marocain
adjoint aux Relations extérieures et à la Coopération, Taïb Fassi Fihri,
avec lequel elle discutera des relations UE-Maroc, de la Politique
Européenne de Voisinage ainsi que du nouveau paquet aide
[02] EU-Ukraine start negotiations on new Enhanced Agreement
European Commissioner for External Relations and Neighbourhood Policy,
Benita Ferrero-Waldner, and the Ukrainian chief-negotiator, Deputy Foreign
Minister Andriy Veselovsky will meet on Monday 5 March on the occasion of
the official start of the negotiations on a new Enhanced Agreement. The new
agreement will reflect on the strategic importance of developing EU-Ukraine
relations: The main aim is to draw Ukraine closer to the EU, enhance
political cooperation, increase trade and investment and thus contribute to
economic development and prosperity in Ukraine. Negotiations will open new
prospects for EU-Ukraine relations, including a Free Trade Area and a
deeper partnership on energy.
[03] EPSO lance deux concours dans le domaine de la communication et de
l'information ouverts aux citoyens des 27 Etats membres
Informer les citoyens et les médias des activités menées par l'Union
européenne, des objectifs et des enjeux de ses politiques et de ses
actions est une priorité majeure des institutions européennes. Afin de
répondre aux besoins des institutions européennes en personnel hautement
qualifié dans le domaine de la communication et de l'information, l'Office
de sélection du personnel a publié le 28 février 2007 deux concours,
l'un pour des administrateurs (AD5), l'autre pour des assistants (AST3).
Ces concours sont les premiers destinés aux spécialistes de la
communication.
[04] Commission opens in-depth investigation into Sony/BMG recorded music
joint-venture
The European Commission has decided to open an in-depth investigation into
the merger of the global recorded music businesses of Germany's Bertelsmann
AG and Japan's Sony Corp. An earlier Commission decision to approve the
merger in July 2004 was annulled by the European Court of First Instance
(CFI) on 13th July 2006 (see CJE/06/60). The in-depth inquiry will permit
thorough analysis of the complex information required in order for the
Commission to ascertain whether or not the merger strengthens or creates a
dominant position in these relatively concentrated markets. The opening of
an in-depth investigation does not prejudge its final result. The
Commission now has four months, until 2nd July 2007, to reach a final
decision on whether to approve or veto the merger.
[05] Mariann Fischer Boel visits India to promote 'Tasty Europe'
Mariann Fischer Boel, European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural
Development, will visit India from Sunday, 4 March until Saturday 10 March
to promote the quality and diversity of European food and drink. She will
be accompanied by a delegation of top executives from food and drink
companies from across the European Union representing a total annual
turnover of more that €54 billion, under the "Tasty Europe" banner. The
business representatives have been selected taking into account products
where there already is an EU presence on the Indian market and where there
is significant potential for growth in the future. The main objective of
the visit is to spearhead a promotional effort to increase joint business
opportunities in the agri-food sector between the EU and India. During the
week long visit, the Commissioner and the business delegation will meet and
interact with members of the Indian business community both in Delhi and
Mumbai. The delegation will participate in the International Aahar Food
Fair in New Delhi, where the EU will have an information stand and where
specific promotional activities will be arranged. The trip represents a
great opportunity to strengthen EU-India links and to foster business
opportunities on both sides. During her visit, Commissioner Fischer Boel
plans to meet Minister of Commerce Kamal Nath, Minister of Food Processing
Subodh Kant Sahay, Minister of Agriculture, Consumer Affairs & Food
Distribution Sharad Pawar and Vilasrao Deshmukh, Chief Minister of
Maharashtra. The Commissioner will hold a press conference on Wednesday, 7
March at 14.30 at the Meridien Hotel, New Dehli. On Thursday, 8 March at
14.30, she will give a press lunch at the Fire in the Park hotel, Delhi.
And on Saturday, 10 March, she will host a press lunch at 13.00 at the
Hilton Towers Hotel in Mumbai.
[06] László Kovács in Washington and New York (04-08/03)
European Commissioner for Taxation and Customs Union László Kovács will
pay a four-day visit to the United States March 4-8. The main purpose of
his visit is to reinforce cooperation in the customs area on issues of
common interest to the EU and the United States. Commissioner Kovács will
meet with Secretary for Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff, and Chairman
of the Senate Homeland Security Committee Senator Joe Lieberman. Key issues
include supply chain security and the fight against counterfeiting. He will
also meet with State Department and White House officials as well as with
senior Congressmen. In parallel he will deliver speeches on tax cooperation
policy and on customs issues at different bodies in Washington and New
York. For more information: <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/commission_barroso/kovacs/index_en.htm">http://ec.europa.eu/commission_barroso/kovacs/index_en.htm
[07] TEMPUS : donner un nouvel élan à la coopération entre l'UE et le
reste du monde dans l'enseignement supérieur
Tempus est le programme phare mis en place par l'Union européenne pour
coopérer avec ses voisins dans le domaine de l'enseignement supérieur.
Les 5 et 6 mars 2007, les délégués de 53 Etats membres de l'UE et pays
partenaires Tempus participeront, à Bruxelles, à une conférence organisée
par la Commission européenne afin de se pencher sur la conception de la
prochaine phase du programme, qui portera sur la période 2007-2013.
[08] January 2007 compared to December 2006 - Industrial producer prices up
by 0.1% in euro area - Stable in EU27
The euro area (EA13) industrial producer price index rose by 0.1% in
January 2007 compared to December 2006, while EU27 prices remained
unchanged. In December 2006 prices remained unchanged in both the euro area
and the EU27. In January 2007 compared to January 2006, industrial producer
prices rose by 2.9% in the euro area and by 2.4% in the EU27. These figures
come from Eurostat.
[09] Autre matériel diffusé
Calendrier du 5 au 10 mars 2007
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